New technology in China turns desert into land rich with crops
China’s breakthrough experiment in converting sand to soil is promising for making land seemingly hostile to life, fertile ground.
Read More...China’s breakthrough experiment in converting sand to soil is promising for making land seemingly hostile to life, fertile ground.
Read More...Filmmaker Pamela Tom worked on the documentary “Tyrus” for 17 years. The hard work has paid off — the film is receiving a lot of praise from audiences and critics alike. CGTN’s May Lee sat down with Tom to find out more about Tyrus Wong — and the making of the film.
Read More...Wong went on to work at several movie studios as a live action artist on hundreds of movies including the “Sands of Iwo Jima”, “Gypsy” and “Rebel Without a Cause.”
Read More...The remnants of Hurricane Irma forced Atlanta’s international airport – one of the world’s busiest – to cancel nearly 200 flights early Tuesday. The storm claimed at least two lives in Georgia and one in South Carolina.
Read More...China supports the U.N. Security Council in taking necessary measures regarding the DPRK’s nuclear test, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Geng Shuang said Tuesday morning.
Read More...Xi said China has been adamant in preserving the international nuclear non-proliferation regime, maintaining peace and stability on the peninsula, and resolving the nuclear issue through talks.
Read More...Preparing for a new semester of school in China means shelling out big money for school supplies – like electronics.
Read More...Following is the full text of the keynote speech given by Chinese President Xi Jinping at the opening ceremony of the BRICS Business Forum on Sunday: Working Together to Usher in the Second “Golden Decade” of BRICS Cooperation Speech by H.E. Xi Jinping President of […]
Read More...The game of Mahjong is an ancient Chinese invention. It remains a great way for senior citizens to socialize and stay active. And being a mental game — it helps to keep people sharp.
Read More...Technology has been playing a big role in our health. There are all kinds of devices that help keep us on track. Now, pets are getting in on the action.
Read More...A Chinese bodybuilder is inspiring netizens with his fit figure, but this athlete isn’t your typical weight-lifter. He’s over 50-years-old and a two-time gold medalist. CGTN’s Hu Chao reports.
Read More...China is in the third year of its so-called “War on Pollution.” The campaign includes efforts to clean up the water supply, including groundwater.
Read More...With the number of wealthy Chinese citizens steadily rising, the demand for qualified and affordable butlers is also increasing. International Butler Academy China is busy training the next generation of white-gloved servants.
Read More...How far would you go to land a job? Many young job seekers in China are turning to cosmetic surgery, with the hope that it will help them get hired.
Read More...Chinese authorities have implemented a slew of new regulations to slow the rising cost of housing. The latest push: giving equal rights to home-owners and tenants.
Read More...The traditional equation: Growing population plus growing wealth equals greater car ownership. But city planners are encouraging models that maintain the benefits of mobility by sharing rather than owning.
Read More...China’s flagship airline has opened a commercial office in Cuba, aimed at boosting tourism and trade between the two countries and the region. Air China’s Havana service is the only direct flight between Beijing and the Caribbean.
Read More...The 27th annual Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival in New York has just wrapped-up after two-days of fun, food, and fierce competition.
Read More...It looks as though there may very well be another Chinese experiment headed to the International Space Station before the year is out. That’s according to the CEO of a private company that calls itself the “concierge to the cosmos.”
Read More...Team China is among the 18 nations which gathered for the Australian Rules Football League “International” Cup. While the 22-man squad isn’t expected to sweep the tournament, it’s helping increase the sport’s commercial and cultural reach back home.
Read More...A sport that started in California in the 1980s — is gaining momentum around the world, particularly in China and the U.S.
Read More...Hundreds of years ago, the first Chinese came to the far-flung southern tip of the African continent, most of them originally from southern China.
Read More...Beijing emphasizes this will be a support facility, to help establish security in the region
Read More...‘The Rap of China’ airs on one of China’s most popular streaming sites. Over the past month, it’s racked up more than 600 million views.
Read More...It’s the same mission at the U.S. Center for Chinese Medicine outside Rockville, Maryland. Inside is a 2,000 square-meter museum, said to be the first of its kind in the country.It’s headed by TCM professor, Dr. Bo Ji.
Read More...However, the country’s speedy industrial development has seen it struggling to regulate waste disposal, leading to toxic waterways and cities blanketed in smog.
Read More...China is increasing efforts to transition to clean energy. Its plan includes a nearly $400 million investment in renewables by the year 2020. China’s National Energy Administration estimates that the money will create 13 million jobs in the country.
Read More...A zombie apocalypse in Hong Kong, monsters, gangsters, and unlikley romances. These are just a few of the stories on display at the annual “New York” Asian Film Festival.
Read More...CGTN’s Liu Yang spent a day with two foreign English teachers to find out why they make their home in the southwestern city of Chengdu.
Read More...World leaders promoted the same message shared last year during China’s leadership of the group.
Read More...China is home to about 60 percent of the world’s bullet train infrastructure. China not only has the largest bullet train fleet in the world, it now produces its own technology.
Read More...Protesters said they will continue to protest the summit with a mass demonstration planned for Saturday.
Read More...The man accused of kidnapping, and presumed responsible for killing a 26-year-old Chinese scholar, was actually at a rally and vigil for Zhang Yingying last week.
Read More...Floods in China happen every year. However, the rains have been torrential across parts of China for the past week or so.
Read More...Cooperation between Hong Kong filmmakers and their mainland counterparts has great potential: while the former bring their filmmaking experience, the latter could offer knowledge of what mainland audiences want to see in theaters.
Read More...According to a preliminary investigation by local police, the workers inhaled toxic gas and fainted while dumping waste from two tankers at a river near Niuxinzhuang Village in Wuji County at around 05:30 a.m. local time.
Read More...BRICS Sherpas serve as the main channel in coordinating and advancing preparations for the BRICS Summit which will take place in Xiamen this September.
Read More...Washington D.C. has one of the biggest bike share programs in the US and while the U.K., France, Germany all have growing bikes share programs but China outdoes them all.
Read More...Over the last decade, a growing number of young Huayi began moving to China. Many said they were drawn by economic opportunity in the country but quickly found — they were too foreign to be considered Chinese
Read More...They include male twins Hai Bang and Yang Bang, who are six years old, and their four-year-old younger sister You Bang.
Read More...China and Germany have agreed to speed up negotiations on a China-EU investment agreement so as to further enrich the two countries’ cooperation.
Read More...With a history over 2,000 years, the Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Duanwu Festival (端午节), is steeped in tradition and legend. The holiday commemorates Qu Yuan, a Chinese poet and patriot who lived from 340-278 BCE.
Read More...It has the ability to translate sign language gestures into voice, and voice into text.
Read More...China’s Transport Ministry said the country now has more than 30 bike-sharing companies, operating more than 10 million bikes.
Read More...By May 23rd, it had pulled in $117 million in China. The Indian film, whose name translates into “Let’s Wrestle, Dad” was released in China on May 5.
Read More...“Aviatrix” tells the story of Katherine Sui Fun Cheung, born in Guangdong, China, who in 1931 became the first Chinese female to earn a pilot’s license and would go on to thrill audiences at air shows and races.
Read More...China and Russia on Monday announced a new joint venture in Shanghai to start their research and development of a wide-body passenger airliner.
Read More...In 1926, China’s first animation short was born: Uproar in the Studio. The 12-minute black and white film combined both live footage and drawings.
Read More...Beer isn’t a new phenomenon. In fact, the beverage’s history — dates back thousands of years. And students in California are bringing back some ancient brews.
Read More...Many museums are looking for new ways to bring the past “to life” for visitors. At one museum in Jinsha, China – virtual and augmented reality are helping to unlock ancient mysteries.
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